(1) God knows me, so I am . John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Psalm 8:3-4 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? Because God knows me, I am known. And because I am fully known and deeply loved, I can bring my questions to Him without fear. (2) The Holy Spirit leads me, so I am . John 16:13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. The Holy Spirit leads me, so I can listen and respond. (3) Jesus loves me, so I am . I do believe; help my unbelief. Jesus loves me, so I am loved – even when I have questions or doubt. (4) I am a of God Romans 8:14, 16-17 Romans 8:14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Romans 8:17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs — heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Being a child of God is a statement about both our identity and our ongoing relationship with God God knows me So I can confidently bring my questions to Him. Jesus loves me So I can be honest with Him. The Holy Spirit leads me So I can listen and be transformed. I am a child of God So I can keep growing as I follow Him. If these things are true, how does it affect the way that we approach God’s word? Resource Book Wonder: 52 Conversations to help Kids Fall in Love With Scripture Published by Worthy Publishing ©2026 Meredith Miller Chapter: “Jesus Feeds a Crowd” pp. 195–198 Luke 22:14-20 Luke 22:14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. Luke 22:15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. Luke 22:16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” Luke 22:17 After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. Luke 22:18 For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” Luke 22:19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you." What do you notice? What do you wonder? What do you think this shows us about Jesus? What might this have felt like for the disciples?